The Blackest Films Ever

Kickin' it Old School with Physical Media

Josh, Paul, and Wally share a bit of nostalgia for 35mm prints, VHS tapes, Blockbuster, LaserDisc, and more artifacts from our shared movie culture. Along the way, they talk about everything from Vincent Price's Creepy Classics to Nick Nolte's backside.Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming RIVER CITY STORIES screenings:🗓 May 23, 11 AM & 5 PM at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse in Lancaster🗓 July 16, 17, and 18 at Midtown Cinema in HarrisburgGet your tickets to see Josh in Open Stage's The Boys in the Band (and use code LGBTCENTER to support our local LGBTQ+ nonprofit):🏳️‍🌈 https://www.openstagehbg.com/shows/boysinthebandPick up Paul's books Paths and The Time of Their Lives in London:📕 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Hood/author/B07LFKFPXDLearn more about Wally Films:🎬 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wallyfilms.com/⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@wallyfilmSubscribe to my newsletter:⌨️ ⁠https://wallyfilm.substack.com/welcome⁠Follow what I'm watching on Letterboxd:📽️ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/inwidescreen/⁠⁠Like what you see? Consider supporting the filmmaker at:☕️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wallyfilm⁠⁠

4 Seasons of Cinema (and Filmmaking!)

Susan Bassler, our multi-talented filmmaking friend, joins us to chat about her favorite movies from every season — and all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make a film. Learn more about Wally Films: 🎬 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wallyfilms.com/⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@wallyfilm Like what you see? Consider supporting the filmmaker at: ☕️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wallyfilm⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⌨️ ⁠https://wallyfilm.substack.com/welcome⁠ Follow what I'm watching on Letterboxd: 📽️ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/inwidescreen/

Putting the ART in Artificial Intelligence

AI slop is everywhere these days, clogging up our inboxes and social media feeds. But does it have a role to play in art? And could it eventually replace human artists? Disclaimer: This week's thumbnail was created using Adobe Firefly. This, apparently, is how the algorithm sees Paul and Wally. Learn more about Wally Films: 🎬 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wallyfilms.com/⁠⁠⁠ Check us out on YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@wallyfilm Like what you see? Consider supporting the filmmaker at: ☕️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wallyfilm⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⌨️ ⁠https://wallyfilm.substack.com/welcome⁠ Follow what I'm watching on Letterboxd: 📽️ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/inwidescreen/

The Blackest Films Ever

Paul joins Wally to talk about the Blackest Films Ever™, just in time for Black History Month. The freewheeling conversation includes Spike Lee, Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons, Tina Mabry — and, yes, M. Night Shyamalan and Bob Dylan. Check us out on YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@wallyfilm Like what you see? Consider supporting the filmmaker at: ☕️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wallyfilm⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⌨️ ⁠https://wallyfilm.substack.com/welcome⁠ Follow what I'm watching on Letterboxd: 📽️ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/inwidescreen/⁠⁠ Learn more about Wally Films: 🎬 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wallyfilms.com/⁠⁠⁠

And the Oscar goes to… 2025's best films!

The Academy Award nominations have arrived, continuing a nearly century-old tradition. But we’ve got a few of our own: The Wallys, an annual awards show now in its 21st year. Josh and Wally talk about awards while handing out a few of their own to the best movies of 2025. You can see the full list of Wally award winners here: 🏆 https://inwidescreen.blogspot.com/ Check us out on YouTube: 📹 https://www.youtube.com/@wallyfilm Like what you see? Consider supporting the filmmaker at: ☕️ ⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wallyfilm⁠⁠ Subscribe to my newsletter: ⌨️ ⁠https://wallyfilm.substack.com/welcome⁠ Follow what I'm watching on Letterboxd: 📽️ ⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/inwidescreen/⁠⁠ Learn more about Wally Films: 🎬 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.wallyfilms.com/⁠⁠⁠